Bavay’s Green Gage Plum
Bavay’s Green Gage Plum
Prunus domestica ssp. italica x Bavay’s Green Gage
Bavay’s Green Gage plum is a superior selection of gage-type European plum. Fruits are small to medium in size. The amber flesh is richly flavored & very sweet. Excellent plum variety for eating fresh and for cooking. More productive in moderate winter climates than common Green Gage plum.
| Bavay’s Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Rich, Very Sweet |
| Chill Hours | <700 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Green |
| Fruit Use | Fresh or Cooked |
| Self-Fruitful | Yes |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Fruit Season | August |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 4-9 |